Government “Must Go Further” to Encourage Low and No Alcohol Uptake, Urges Portman Group
The government is being urged to do more to encourage the uptake of low & no alcohol drinks and launch a consultation on low-alcohol descriptors….
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Takeaway Owners Braced for Business With a Quarter of the Nation Set to Order on New Year’s Eve
Takeaway owners are anticipating a successful festive period after new research revealed that a quarter of the nation is set to order food on New…
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Third Time Lucky For Country Pub Carriage
The renowned landmark carriage at The Highwayman pub, which was first discovered in the 1950s has been carefully replaced at the favourite Cotswold pub after…
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Over 80% of Alcohol Product Complaints Concern Particular Appeal to Under-18s
A new alcohol sector report finds that 85% of formal complaints considered by the Independent Complaints Panel (Panel) were regarding whether alcohol packaging and marketing…
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Omnichannel is a Strategic Move as Operators Face Tough Conditions
There is appetite for omnichannel products as consumers reduce restaurant visits due to financial pressures. The Lumina Omnichannel Foodservice Report 2022 has brought awareness to…
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Chefs Chosen to Represent Wales at Global Chefs Challenge European Heats
Chefs have been chosen to represent Wales at the Global Pastry Chefs Challenge and Global Young Chefs Challenge European heats next February. Will Richards, a…
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Chancellor to Extend Alcohol Duty Freeze Until August
Planned increases in alcohol duty have pushed back until August 2023, after Jeremy Hunt decided to extend the current freeze a further six months. A…
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Foodservice Price Inflation Surges Past 20%
The CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index continued its strong upward trend during November 2022 to reach record inflation of 21.5%. It marks a tenth consecutive…
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Plea for Energy Bill Help as String of Breweries Shut Up Shop
CAMRA urges the Chancellor to announce continuing support with energy bills to stop more beloved breweries going under The Campaign for Real Ale is making…
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Restaurants’ Delivery and Takeaway Sales Start to Plateau After Falls for 12th Month in a Row
Managed restaurant groups’ delivery and takeaway sales continue to plateau after hitting record highs during COVID lockdowns, CGA by Nielsen IQ’s latest Hospitality at Home…
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McKays Gift 100 Free Xmas Lunches to Pitlochry Community
McKays Hotel is to play its part to ensure the Christmas spirit isn’t swallowed up by the cost-of-living crisis by providing 100 free meals for…
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Hospitality’s November Sales Up 3.7% Year-on-Year but Inflation Slashes Growth
Like-for-like sales at Britain’s leading managed pub, bar and restaurant groups in November were up by 3.7% from the same month in 2021, according to…
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Support England’s Independent Food & Drink Sector Government Urged
The national platform of 26 regional food and drink organisations, Food from England, has issued an urgent letter to the Prime Minister and all England’s…
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Paul Anderson of Meiko UK Appointed New Chair of FEA
Aims to continue improving awareness and support offered to members and the industry Paul Anderson, managing director of Meiko UK, has been appointed as the…
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Multiple Operator Takes on Third Pub with Greene King Pub Partners
Multiple pub operator Clive Davison has opened his third pub with Greene King Pub Partners. The Lupset in Wakefield, Yorkshire has reopened following a £220,000…
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